I tried making it once and totally failed. I was so sad because I used to make TONS of Iraqi pita bread in Iraq but once I came here the flour must’ve been a huge difference. For this batch I used the NYT pita recipe and I used only AP flour. They came out amazing I can’t wait to eat them for dinner today 😋
Somewhere along making the dough I might’ve messed up with measurements or maybe because I used only AP flour, but since I knew the texture I was going for I was able to adjust with sprinkles of flour or water. Don’t give up!
One thing I will note: DO not make them too thin! Somewhere between 1/8 inch and 1/4 is perfect. But the thickness needs to be uniform throughout, otherwise it will partially poof.
Next time I’ll make more; maybe 4x the recipe because I prefer larger pitas and I like to freeze them 🙂 I was thinking of using the back of a baking sheet and hoping it works, has anyone tried this?
I don’t think I’ll be going back to store bought whoo 🙌🏻
by Rich-Cantaloupe-6312
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They look great!!
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Looks so yummy
I just started following this sub. I love it
And it looks like you got pockets!! Bravo!!!
Look amazing!
You’re waiting for dinner time to eat them?!
They look so good I wouldn’t have the patience or self control, I’d have scoffed at least one fresh baked!
Look yummy, happy you succeeded at making them.
They look yummy, can you share the recipe🙏
Your tears should be tears of joy…these pitas are beautiful! BRAVO! 😍👍👍👏👏👏🫶
I love it ….. grown ass adults … crying over bread they made.
OK, you also need to tells us what you traditionally eat with your pita, especially if it’s homemade.
I remember my first pita bread. I couldn’t even believe myself! It was so great! Especially with homemade hummus! Store bought cannot ever compare. Yours look amazing! Great work!
Yum!! my favorite indulgence is fresh made pita with chicken salad
So pretty! Good job!
It more looks Khameeri Roti. Hope it was tasty
Homemade pita bread is one of the most rewarding dry yeast recipes! It’s ALWAYS better than store bought. Yours look super fluffy and like they’d make great bread pockets for filling.
I have tried the back of a baking sheet, it works and does not stick. I use tongs to flip them.
Using the back of a baking sheet over a gas burner? I’ve never tried that. Sounds tricky since you trap so much heat on such a large object with no handle. Why not the top of the baking sheet? Most pans on gas don’t trap/block all that hot vapor flow as much as an upturned baking sheet would, but a right-side-up sheet seems more similar.
Edit: maybe try an Indian market to see if they have a cheap tawa that’s big enough for your needs.
It looks awesome! Why would you cry?